2143 GMT Boris Johnson welcomed tonight’s vote in a statement which
contained a warning for the Government.

“You can’t champion equality in a free society if people aren’t truly equal,”
said London’s Mayor. “The passage of this Bill is an important step on the
road to redressing that inequality, and I welcome tonight’s vote.

“Now that this is settled it’s important that we focus once again on what
matters most to people across London and across the country - improved
living standards, job creation and growth.”

2130 GMT Attention will now turn to the Lords, where opponents of the
plans are